The Activity Therapy Manger is responsible for managing, planning, and implementing activity services for hospital programs. As a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, responsibilities include defining and implementing treatment goals and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients. The Activity Therapy Manager will create a schedule of activities to meet the needs of each specific population within the hospital and will ensure the quality of care provided to the patients at all times. To ensure quality programming the Activity Therapy Manager will manage the schedule for department employees and staff to meet the needs of the patients and the facility in a fiscally responsible manner and will be responsible for hiring and training of new employees as well as disciplinary actions with the involvement of the Director of Clinical Services and Director of Human Resources. The Activity Therapy Manager will develop and implement appropriate Performance Improvement Plans to improve the overall performance and quality of care provided in the department, these PI Plans will be reported monthly to the PI Team. This position is responsible for the ordering of necessary supplies and equipment for the department in accordance with facility budgetary guidelines.

Leadership

1. Ensure that a system is developed to provide continuity of care and communication with patients.

2. Ensure that all staff members deliver care in accordance with the Standards of Care and Practice.

3. Implement program policies and procedures and acts as a resource to the staff.

4. Ensure the program complies with The Joint Commission, and the State of Arizona patient rights regulatory standards.

5. Conduct and maintain records of monthly program meetings.

6. Assign staff according to patient needs

7. Evaluate program effectiveness and formulate plans for improvement.